India adopts IS 19469:2025 on January 15, 2026, reserving the term “diamond” exclusively for natural diamonds, mandating clear disclosure for laboratory-grown diamonds to address consumer confusion and standardize trade practices.

GJEPC welcomes India’s election as Kimberley Process Chair for 2026, effective January 1, following December 2025 consensus approval, reinforcing India’s role in governing global rough diamond trade.

With the steep Trump tariffs now having come into play, the cutting, polishing, manufacturing and export hubs of India are facing severe problems, with joblessness and unit-closure a distinct possibility. The silver lining is that the GJEPC is hopeful of a solution, particularly in view of the advocacy efforts of its US counterparts, who are also working hard to impress upon the Trump administration that the high tariffs will have a deleterious effect on the US jewellery industry as well. In a free-wheeling conversation with Suneeta Kaul, Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, talks about the impact of the tariffs, the steps being taken to bring about some relief to the industry, its expectation from the government, and more.

In a major consumer protection move, the Indian government has extended its hallmarking mandate to cover 9-karat gold jewellery, effective July 2025. Previously, hallmarking requirements only applied to gold pieces of 14K, 18K, and 22K standard.

The Indian gems and jewellery industry has called on the government to reduce the Goods and Services Tax (GST) to 1% in the upcoming Union Budget

Indian exporters are urging the government to allocate Rs 750 crore over three years to capitalise on a $25 billion export potential in the US, as evolving trade dynamics create new opportunities

GI tags have the potential to revolutionize India’s jewellery industry by preserving traditional craftsmanship, enhancing global recognition of regional products, boosting the livelihood of artisans, and promoting sustainable growth. Additionally, GI-tagged jewellery can be positioned as premium, authentic offerings carrying cultural and historical significance, which can give a leg-up to jewellery exports, says Suneeta Kaul

The Indian jewellery industry has been pushing for a unified gold pricing system under the "One Nation, One Rate" initiative to eliminate regional pricing disparities. With growing momentum and widespread industry support, the demand for a transparent pricing solution appears to be within reach, finds out Anjana Vaswani

GJNRF received the NGO Leadership Award at the 13th World CSR Day Awards organized by World CSR Congress and certified by the World Federation of CSR Professionals

India will target gold jewellery exports of USD 25 billion by 2030: Vipul Shah, Chairman, GJEPC, at the India Gold & Jewellery Summit

The Gem & Jewellery National Relief Foundation (GJNRF), the body that coordinates social intervention by the gem and jewellery industry in India, especially during crisis periods, recently elected its new Board of Trustees for 2023-26.

The Gem & Jewellery National Relief Foundation (GJNRF), the apex body coordinating the common social intervention efforts of the gem and jewellery industry in India, was conferred with the Best Charitable Association Puraskar at the prestigious 35th Jamnalal Bajaj Uchit Vyavahar Puraskar organised by Council for Fair Business Practices (CFBP).

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the budget on the Parliament on February 1, 2023. With the approaching central elections, popular consensus on this year’s budget is that it would be growth-oriented, with a focus on infrastructure, inflation, manufacturing and rural economy

Kirit Bhansali gets elected for the post of Vice Chairman, GJEPC